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[Larry Hill]

After 30 minutes of typing, I’m proofreading and then it’s gone. The joys of living in the country. Sorry

[Larry Hill]

My turn. All the "experts" don't live out of town! From Mike Lynch S/S stick racer. You have to become the expert on your car, or you have to have a whole lot of money to spend or waist. They're are great engine builders and car builders that will get you in the ball park. To get to the point of being a fast car, most racers know its the combination of most things that like each other. Gear ratio, trans, trans ratio, weight, shocks, springs, cam, heads, valves, converter, carb, FI program, and so on.

A race car is a shinny Rubric Cube nicely wrapped in a physics problem. It is somewhat solved one line at a time. For me its not easy.

I think suspension is the cheapest and easiest part to work on first. If it don't roll easy your leaving something, ET, on the table. Thanks Captain Obvious.

You'll need a few tools and some help. Tools: Tape measure, good level, 5' to 6' straight edge (I use a 3/8 X 3'' X 60'' aluminum), pencell and paper. And you will probably make some tools as needed.

So lets check the rear end first it has the biggest tires. You want Zero toe, no camber, and straight in the car. Also check for drag on the brakes.

[Frank Castros]

"I think suspension is the cheapest and easiest part to work on first. If it don't roll easy your leaving something, ET, on the table. Thanks Captain Obvious.

You'll need a few tools and some help. Tools: Tape measure, good level, 5' to 6' straight edge (I use a 3/8 X 3'' X 60'' aluminum), pencil and paper. And you will probably make some tools as needed.

So lets check the rear end first it has the biggest tires. You want Zero toe, no camber, and straight in the car. Also check for drag on the brakes."

Larry just offered one the key elements that I have always endorsed. The other is distribution of weight within the rules, buy scales, they're reasonably priced and available from Summit and Jegs.

Lastly, rent a track and just make 60' hits until you're satisfied with the result.

[Glenn Briglio]

I believe this is common knowledge but I'll share anyway. Easy way to pickup hp and et. Remove 1 quart of oil. But pay attention to oil pressure going down the track if you've never done this before. An oil accusump would also be a good idea.

[R4404]

Brakes dragging has been one of My biggest finds.

[Al Wilson]

Originally Posted by R4404

Brakes dragging has been one of My biggest finds.

I’ve been looking at this. Recently installed these:
https://www.nucapperformance.com/drt.php

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by Al Wilson

I’ve been looking at this. Recently installed these:
https://www.nucapperformance.com/drt.php

Those look like OEM clips from one of the Asian cars from years ago.

[junior barns]

Originally Posted by Al Wilson

I’ve been looking at this. Recently installed these:
https://www.nucapperformance.com/drt.php

Will these work or fit on after market brake systems like aerospace components??

[Signman]

Get to know and make friends with those who know more than you.
Listen more than talk.
Ask questions if given advice try every bit offered. It's not always one or two steps plus if you show you're not willing to try or do things in the required progression the help will stop. Don't be an ask-hole.

"STOCK IS NOT STOCK!" (JSTP)


Rigid Chassis

Free Moving Suspension must be loose and smooth.

Do as much as you can yourself if skilled.
Everything you do on a race car takes at least 4 hours and more.

Buy good parts when upgrading spend your money once.


All the small things done with many hours of work may not show up until you open your wallet and buy some hp. That's how you pick up tenths.

[Dave Edwards]

Clean front wheel bearings of grease and use light weight engine oil..will need to drill and tap a fill hole...